HCPCS Code A9526

Nitrogen n-13 ammonia, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 40 millicuries
Code effective Jan 01, 2006

HCPCS Section
Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies

A9526 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Nitrogen n-13 ammonia, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 40 millicuries or (Nitrogen n-13 ammonia) for short. HCPCS A9526 has been effective since 01/01/2006 and applies to Diagnostic radiology.

HCPCS Code Details - A9526

HCPCS Level II Code
Section A - Transportation Services Including Ambulance, Medical & Surgical Supplies
HCPCS Code A9526
Description

Long description:
Nitrogen n-13 ammonia, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 40 millicuries

Short description:
Nitrogen n-13 ammonia

HCPCS Pricing indicator 53 - Statute
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code I1E - Standard imaging - nuclear medicine
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 4 - Diagnostic radiology
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2006
Date added Added Jan 01, 2004

See also

  • HCPCS A9524 · Iodine i-131 iodinated serum albumin, diagnostic, per 5 microcuries

  • HCPCS A9527 · Iodine i-125, sodium iodide solution, therapeutic, per millicurie

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